Hornady Lock-N-Load powder dispenser over charging

[Tumbleweed58]

Hi all, I have had a Hornady Lock-N-Load powder dispenser for many years and up till now I haven't had any problem with any powder I have run through it but now I am trying a new powder Hogden CFE 223 and the dispenser always over charges. anyone else having this problem?

 

[C.E.Smith043]

If u haven't, definitely recalibrate it.

Also make sure you're not having issues with static. Wipe everything down with a dryer sheet.

No fluorescent lighting

 

[Fire Dog]

If u haven't, definitely recalibrate it.

Also make sure you're not having issues with static. Wipe everything down with a dryer sheet.

No fluorescent lighting

I would also suggest that you turn it on at least an hour or more before using to allow the unit to stabilise and the suggestion/warning about fluro lights is another one and better yet a Gauss meter to check out for any other sources of electrical or magnetic interference. Also, no plastic pans or other implements as they notoriously pick up static that can interfere with the scale’s accuracy and drive you crazy trying to adjust your machine to throw consistent loads.
Electronic scales are very sensitive to magnetic & electromagnetic interference.

 

[Tumbleweed58]

I would also suggest that you turn it on at least an hour or more before using to allow the unit to stabilise and the suggestion/warning about fluro lights is another one and better yet a Gauss meter to check out for any other sources of electrical or magnetic interference. Also, no plastic pans or other implements as they notoriously pick up static that can interfere with the scale’s accuracy and drive you crazy trying to adjust your machine to throw consistent loads.
Electronic scales are very sensitive to magnetic & electromagnetic interference.

I calibrate it before each use, I wipe it down with an anastatic cloth before each use, I warm it up for at least 15 minutes (Hornady Recommended). So far, it's just this powder. I have found out how to extend the slow down time before it goes to trickle, Default is 2 seconds, and I will try for 6 seconds so we will see if that works.